Quotes

Atomic Habits, Page 188

…the way your brain evaluates rewards in inconsistent across time… Usually this serves us well… But occasionally, our bias toward instant gratification causes problems.

The Speed of Trust, Page 188

…the key to successful management is in treating people like adults. – John Case

Good Boss, Bad Boss, Page 188

When fear is in the air, your mantra should be: Simple, Concrete, Credible, and Repetitive.

First, Break All The Rules, Page 188

You succeed by finding ways to capitalize on who you are, not by trying to fix what you aren’t.

Atomic Habits, Page 188

Once you understand how the brain prioritizes rewards, the answer become clear: the consequences of bad habits are delayed while the rewards are immediate.

Leaders Eat Last, Page 188

We need to know that the information we are given by others and especially our leaders, good or bad, is the truth. We need to know that when someone says something, they mean it.

Quit, Page 188

What is true for grit is true for optimism. Optimism gets you to stick to things that are worthwhile. But optimism also gets you to stick to things that are no longer worthwhile. And life’s too short to do that.

The Infinite Game, Page 188

An infinite-minded leader with a Just Cause looks outside their industry and miles beyond the horizon – to a place that requires imagination to use.

Winners Never Cheat, Page 188

Unprofitable investments and expensive toys will almost always be the byproduct of having more money than one needs.

Leaders Eat Last, Page 188

Trust evolves once we have enough evidence to satisfy our brain that a person or an organization is, indeed, an honest broker.